Friday, May 18, 2012

As you know I am hosting a yard sale to once again raise
more funds to complete this film. At this point you must be wondering,
"my God, is this woman desperate, or what?" And frankly, I am.

There are few things in life that I've felt so strongly
about that I'll work my ass off to make a few hundred bucks to pay my editor or
buy paper stock to send thank you letters to contributors. But those few
things have struck me with such power that I know I should pursue them.

And here I am. Desperately trying to complete this
complicated and immense project. Seven years of filming four very different
women who kept my attention and passion in a way so few people do. That
is why I know their stories will resonate with you.

Heroes we can look up to and work toward. Underdogs
we root for and feel good about. Sometimes we need to see who we are.
People who are both heroes and underdogs as well as mothers, artists,
caretakers, parents, friends and struggling humans trying to make our way in
the world. This is what Lost In Living is really all about.

So with that said, how about chipping in and contributing
whatever you can for the yard sale. Or maybe you'd rather write a check
or donate on-line here.

Maybe you'd like to just spread the word to everyone you
know. I would love that! I am so grateful for your support, your
participation and your input into this project. Everyone who contributes
in any way will have their name in the closing Thank You credits of the film.
All cash donations are tax deductible.

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Here's the info you need to know about the yard sale:

Just a friendly reminder that our yard sale is coming
up and we would love to take some stuff off your hands! We’ll even pick
it up. So read below and let me know. Really appreciate this.

Mega Yard Sale on Saturday, June 2nd and Sunday,
June 3rd!!!

I am asking everyone I know if they have anything they
want to get rid of that we can sell to support Lost In Living.
We’ll take clothes, furniture, books, antiques, knick knacks, pictures,
jewelry, artwork, photos, kitchen ware, toys, etc. that are in gently used
condition. This is a unique opportunity for you to clean out your
closets, garages and drawers and support the film. And whatever doesn’t
sell we will donate to Goodwill or a local charity. Get your name in the
Thank You credits of the film!

How it will work:

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Email me here directly with a general list of what you’d like to donate.

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I will email you or call you to schedule a specific pick-up time sometime
during the weekend before the sale.

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We will pick-up the items the weekend before the actual sale. Saturday,
May 26 and Sunday, May 27.

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Sale on Saturday, June 2nd and Sunday, June 3rd from 8 to 4.

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If you don’t live in the area and you want to ship items for us to sell, please
send to my address: 1218 E. Palm Street, Altadena, CA 91001.

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You can also deliver your goods right to us. Please email me here and we'll figure out the best time.

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If you are not available the weekend of May 26th and 27th
for pick-up and your contribution can fit in the back of a Prius, please let me
know and I can arrange a pick-up that is convenient for you.

I am so grateful for your help and participation.
Please feel free to pass along this email to anyone else who might be
interested.

To contribute directly to the film please visit the
website here or you can mail a check to my non-profit 501(c)3 fiscal sponsor “Filmmakers
Alliance” at 1218 E. Palm Street, Altadena, CA 91001. All donations are
tax deductible!!

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Spring is settling in. Some days reaching 90 degrees and other days dropping down to 65. Much like producing a film! The ups and downs are frequent but when you feel as strongly as I do that this film is working, you keep at it. Editing is steadily progressing. Lost in Living is becoming a funny and poignant movie. A movie that will resonate with anyone who has ever had to confront the contradictions inherent in personal ambition, female friendship, mental isolation, big projects and dirty dishes.

The stories and themes are settling into a rhythm and the connections are exciting and riveting. That’s the up side of things. I am convinced now more than ever that this will be a very compelling film. And your support is helping it get there.

On the down side of things – a better description would be challenge– is the need to raise more funds. This film started out with close to seven years worth of footage. Hundreds of hours. Whittling all of that down takes time and editing is a long process.

We have an experienced and committed editor who feels passionate about this film and we need her for at least two more months. We have also recruited an amazing and talented composer. Although both of these artists are working at discounted rates we still need help paying their fees.

So we are going to have a Mega Yard Sale on Saturday, June 2nd and Sunday, June 3rd!!!

I am asking everyone I know if they have anything they want to get rid of that we can sell to support Lost In Living. We’ll take clothes, furniture, books, antiques, knick knacks, pictures, jewelry, artwork, photos, kitchen ware, toys, etc. This is a unique opportunity for you to clean out your closets, garages and drawers and support the film. And whatever doesn’t sell we will donate to Goodwill or a local charity. And your name will appear in the closing credits of the film!

How it will work:

• Email me (marytrunk@sbcglobal.net) directly here with a general list of what you’d like to donate.

• I will email you or call you to schedule a specific pick-up time sometime during the weekend before the sale.

• We will pick-up the items the weekend before the actual sale. Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27.

• Sale on Saturday, June 2nd and Sunday, June 3rd in my driveway.

• If you don’t live in the area and you want to ship items for us to sell, please send to my address: 1218 E. Palm Street, Altadena, CA 91001.

I am so grateful for your help and participation. Please feel free to pass along this information to anyone else who might be interested.

And if you want to see more clips from the film, please visit the youtube channel here. To like the facebook page please go here. To contribute directly to the film please visit the website here.